Osaka is my favorie place to visit in Japan - I love the fun vibes, friendly folks, and great eats everywhere.
Here are some of my favorite joints that always have consistently tasty dishes plus a really good hang!
OkonomIyake chitose
1 Chrome-11-10 Taishi, Nishinari Ward
This cozy little spot is super famous so there's always a line out front full of hungry travelers.
They specialize in serving okonomiyaki, which are traditional Osakan savory pancakes, but this restaurant is special becuase they make a delicious vegan version made with vegan batter, vegetables, pineapple bits, and soy meat.
![Vegan Okonomiyaki](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/dimension=700x10000:format=jpg/path/s0ca27f7814ed51fd/image/id89fb51f763a5a56/version/1712462667/vegan-okonomiyaki.jpg)
Curry yakumido
2 Chrome-2-10 Haginochaya, Nishinari Ward
This cute little restaurant serves traditional Japanese curry and rice dishes with a huge selection of drinks and a friendly chef who's great to chat with.
The reason this place is unique is because the chef makes a seperate batch of vegan curry using a house-made vegetable based broth infused with fresh spices and veggies.
![Vegan Japanese curry](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/dimension=700x10000:format=jpg/path/s0ca27f7814ed51fd/image/i2218ed1493600b41/version/1712462679/vegan-japanese-curry.jpg)
Osaka tacos
1 Chrome-3-24 Taishi, Nishinari Ward
This is a cool bar with a funky vibe, a unique Mexican menu, and fun bartenders.
The best dish here is a vegan taco made with fresh veggies and a flavorful soy meat, wrapped in a tasty taco shell, and served with homemade salsa.
![Vegan taco](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/dimension=700x10000:format=jpg/path/s0ca27f7814ed51fd/image/ic0637450c98a1eda/version/1712462695/vegan-taco.jpg)